Ginger Dill Salmon with Cucumber & Avocado Salad
This ginger-dill salmon with cucumber and avocado salad is a light, refreshing meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Tender, flaky salmon is infused with the unusual combination of warm ginger and fresh dill, making it the perfect complement to the cool, creamy salad.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium serrano pepper, seeded and minced (about 5 teaspoons)
- 1½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 large clove garlic, grated on a microplane (½ teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 medium persian cucumbers, trimmed
- 2 medium avocados, diced (about 1⅓ cups)
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds